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BT55 MHL

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,481 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rec tracking asap

Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,899 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rec tracking asap

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,309 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BT55 MHL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 MHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT55 MHL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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